RAZORCUT are a melodic Oi! band from Melbourne, OZ. They've just released an LP, and have a full European tour coming up this summer. Questions answered by Snaz(drums) and Bela(guitar).
1. When and where did RazorCut form, and who plays what?
RazorCut first started in 2011 in Melbourne Australia with just Snaz on drums and Doz on bass. Flea (guitar) and Owen (vocals) joined not long after.
2. You've had several line-up changes since releasing the Combative Attitude 7". How do you think the changes have affected the band's sound?
There have been a few changes to the line up yes, Al replaced Owen on vocals shortly after the Combative Attitude single and Brod stepped in as guitarist after Flea left also. The main changes to the sound of the band are more melodic vocals and a heavier guitar. Brod left at the end of last year and Bela stepped in to play guitar and help finish record RazorCut's new album Rise Again.
3. What sort of bands do you take influence from? Do you have a wide range of influences between you?
Between us our musical influences range from 80's - 90's British Oi! Punk to Aussie Rock n Roll.
4.What's the skinhead scene in Melbourne and Australia as a whole like? Do you think it's different to scenes in Europe or North America?
The scene in Australia is pretty much the same as the one back in England, on a smaller scale. There's plenty of good bands, including Marching Orders, Plan Of Attack, The Hard Targets, Stranglehold, The Corps, Rust, Lion Fight, Eager 13
5. Who are you're favourite current Aussie bands?
Pretty much what I just said!
6. Do you have any plans to do any gigs abroad in the future? Where would you like to play most?
We're playing Back on the Streets in Germany this year, as well as some gigs across Europe and finishing up in Leeds! Check our facebook RazorCut for confirmed dates soon.
7. What is your discography to date, and how can we get ahold of yer records?
Combative Attitude 7", Gone are Those Days 12", Battles (single), Under One Flag (single), new LP Rise Again out this year. Can get a hold of them through Rebellion Records and Longshot Records.
8. Any final comments?
Thanks for your interest and for the interview. Look forward to seeing you soon!
